Arlene Cathey 1953-2016
Arlene Kay Sharp Cathey, 63, Mound City, died Thursday, July 7, 2016.
She was born March 20, 1953, in Clay Center, the daughter of Dean and JoAnn Hannan Sharp. She attended Topeka public schools and graduated in 1971 from Highland Park High School. She later graduated from Washburn University with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.
Mrs. Cathey taught special education classes in grades kindergarten through high school for 24 years with several school districts. She and her husband also worked at Community of Christ youth and family camps during the summer.
She married Dale A. Cathey on June 3, 1972. He survives.
Other survivors include a son, John Cathey and fiancee Alexandra Crawfurd, Centennial, Colo.; her parents, Dean and JoAnn Sharp, Holton; two brothers, Gary Sharp, Topeka, and David Sharp, Shidler, Okla.; an aunt, Lois Winter, Topeka; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, William Dean and Shane Christopher Cathey; and a sister, Cathy Sharp Chandler.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at Community of Christ in Mapleton. Graveside services will scheduled for Monday afternoon in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Linn County Care or Mapleton Community of Christ. Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory of Mound City is in charge of arrangements.
